Disability Support Workers (Queensland)

Disability Support Workers (Queensland)

03 Sep
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Meraki Care Services
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Queensland

03 Sep

Meraki Care Services

Queensland

Morning, Afternoon, Weekend and Active Night Shifts Available
Are you a compassionate and experienced Disability Support Worker looking for meaningful and rewarding work?
Meraki Care Services is seeking reliable, skilled and participant-focused Disability Support Workers to join our growing team.
We are looking for workers who can confidently provide high-quality support while promoting each participant's independence, dignity, choice and control.
A variety of morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, public holiday and active night shifts may be available.
Applicants with flexible availability across multiple shift types will be highly regarded.
About the Role
Depending on the participant's individual needs, your responsibilities may include:
Supporting participants with their daily routines
Providing personal care, toileting and continence assistance
Assisting with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration
Supporting medication administration within your training and authorisation
Supporting community access, appointments and social activities
Assisting with household tasks and maintaining a safe setting
Providing emotional support and positive engagement
Following individual support plans, health plans and risk assessments
Monitoring and reporting changes in health, behaviour or wellbeing
Responding appropriately to behaviours of concern
Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
Completing accurate progress notes, charts and incident reports
Providing clear handovers to other workers
Escalating safety, health or medication concerns promptly
Experience supporting participants withdementia, psychosocial disability, complex personal care, epilepsy, mobility limitations or behaviours of concernwill be highly regarded.




Workers rostered for active night shifts must remain fully awake, alert and available throughout the entire shift.
About You
Have previous experience working as a Disability Support Worker
Are compassionate, patient, reliable and respectful
Can work independently and as part of a team
Communicate clearly with participants, families and colleagues
Can follow detailed support plans and workplace procedures
Have strong observation, documentation and reporting skills
Can maintain professional boundaries and participant confidentiality
Are committed to participant choice, dignity and independence
Can respond calmly and safely in challenging situations
Are dependable and committed to their rostered shifts
Mandatory Requirements
Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Current Working with Children Check/Blue Card, where required
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
Reliable transport and appropriate vehicle insurance
Why Join Meraki Care?
A variety of shift opportunities
Pay in accordance with the SCHADS Award
Participant-specific induction and training
Support from an experienced coordination and management team
Ongoing workplace learning and development
Meaningful work that positively impacts participants' lives
Meraki Care Services is committed to participant safety, dignity, inclusion and choice.
Employment is subject to satisfactory screening, reference checks and verification of qualifications and compliance documents.
If you are an experienced and dependable Disability Support Worker who is passionate about providing safe, respectful and person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Disability Support Workers (Queensland)
🏢 Meraki Care Services
📍 Queensland

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